PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
RCW 18.43.040(1)(a) and (b) - Four-year approved engineering curriculum degree satisfies 4 years of the 8-year experience requirement; FE exam after senior standing; PE exam after 8 years total experience; RCW 18.43.040(1)(a) - Eight years of engineering experience without degree requirement; must demonstrate competence and pass FE and PE examinations
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
FE
PE
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
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Required
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(a)(ii)
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Graduation in an approved engineering curriculum of four years or more from a school or college approved by the board shall be considered equivalent to four years of required experience
95% confidence
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
|
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(a)(i) and (ii)
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Total 8 years required; 4-year approved degree satisfies 4 years, leaving 4 years additional experience required. Experience must be of a character satisfactory to the board indicating competence to practice engineering. Board may grant up to 2 years credit for master's degree or 4 years for doctorate, but total cannot be reduced below 4 years.
95% confidence
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
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Required
|
— |
RCW 18.43.040(1)(b)(i)
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Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be taken after completion of 4 years of required engineering experience or after achieving senior standing in a board-approved school or college. Tests knowledge of fundamentals including mathematics and basic sciences. First stage must be successfully completed before second stage.
98% confidence
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|
EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
|
— |
RCW 18.43.040(1)(b)(ii)
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Principles and Practice of Engineering examination may be taken after completion of required 8 years of engineering experience. Tests ability to apply knowledge and experience in field of specific training and qualifications.
98% confidence
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
— |
RCW 18.43.040(1)(a)(i)
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A specific record of eight years or more of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board and indicating that the applicant is competent to practice engineering. Each year of approved engineering course without graduation considered equivalent to a year of required experience.
95% confidence
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
— |
RCW 18.43.040(1)(b)(i)
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be taken after completion of 4 years of required engineering experience. Tests knowledge of fundamentals including mathematics and basic sciences.
98% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(a)(i) and (b)(ii)
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Successfully passing a written or oral examination, or both, in engineering as prescribed by the board. PE exam taken after completion of 8 years total experience.
98% confidence
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